Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond by Brad Lancaster

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“Don't pray for rain, if you can't take care of what you get.”

--  R.E. Dixon (1937) Superintendent, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Spur, Texas

As reported by American Rivers, development and excessive impervious paving in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding counties contributes to a yearly loss of rainwater infiltration ranging from 57 to 133 billion gallons. If managed on site, this rainwater -- which could support annual household needs of 1.5 to 3.6 million people -- would filter through the soil to recharge aquifers, and increase underground flows to replenish rivers, streams, and lakes.

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Upcoming Events

  1. Online Rainwater Harvesting Course

    October 21 - December 5

  2. Water Harvesting Presentation & Book Signing with Brad Lancaster in Silver City, NM

    November 19 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

  3. ARCSA Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada

    December 2 - December 5

  4. Water Harvesting Presentation & Book Signing with Brad Lancaster in Las Vegas, NV

    December 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

  5. Spring 2020 – Permaculture Design Course, Tucson, AZ

    February 8, 2020

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Umbrella Newsletter

The Umbrella: Summer 2019

THE UMBRELLA: A catch-all of resources, events, media, and more from Brad Lancaster   New, full color, revised editions of the award-winning books Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, Volumes 1 and 2 are now available for order and pre-order!   Buy direct from Brad for big discounts, and to help him fund the creation […]

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